We commend to your prayers the soul of our brother, Friar Juniper O'Connor, OFM, (65) who passed into eternal life during the early afternoon on Monday, November 27th. At the time of his passing, Friar Juniper was under the care of the Staff at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida. Friar Juniper was the Guardian of St. Paul Friary, Clearwater Beach, Florida.

We have received word that Mr. Guillermo Ruiz Lopez, beloved father of our brother, Friar Orlando Ruiz, OFM, passed into eternal life during the evening of Friday, November 24th, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was 66 years of age.

Washington, DC- The leaders of 161 Catholic colleges and universities, religious congregations, national organizations, and health care providers, including the seven provincial ministers of the OFMs have issued a letter to President Trump and the US Congress supporting climate change science, funding, and international policy negotiations. Click the title for the full story at"Catholic Climate Covenant."

The six novices currently participating in the OFM Interprovincial Novitiate all received their habits in a service attended by friars from around the province (of St. Barbara) and across the country at Old Mission Santa Barbara on Tuesday, November 14.

Victor is a simply professed friar from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province who is in the process of joining the Immaculate Conception Province. Victor will be assigned to the Convento San Francisco. See Victor's profile in the formation section. Welcome Victor!